Drain Connection - Whirlpool 3380268 Installation Manual

.. Install a shutoff valve in_
the_vatlyr/ine_tWhere it can
.. Flush water line into a bucket
to get rid of any particles that may
clog the inlet valve. Turn the shutoff
valve to "OFF _ position.
.. Check that there are no sharp
bends or kinks in the water line that
may restrict the water flow.
Drain
requzrements
The drain hose must connect to the
house plumbing at a minimum of 20
inches (50.8 cm) above the floor.
This will prevent backflow or water
siphoning out of dishwasher during
operation.
If the drain hose is routed to a
connection point less than 20 inches
(50.8 cm) above the floor, the drain
hose must form a loop 20 inches
(50.8 cm) above the floor. An air
gap must be used in the high drain
loop.
Do Not kink drain hose and copper
tubing.
Do Not use drain hose or fittings that
are less than I/2 inches (1.3 cm) I.D.
The drain hose
should be 1/2" _T _ _--
(1.3 cm) minimum I.D. [] 20" (50.8 cm)
flexible hose and no [] min. to floor
longer than 20 feet =_ r_/istantes
(6 m). Flexible hose must be
to heat and detergent. Flexible hose
is available through your local
plumbing, hardware and
automotive supply stores.
If connection to an air gap is
required, an Air Gap Kit (Part No.
300096) is available from your local
parts dealer. If another brand air
gap is used, it should be checked to
make sure it allows for the same
water flow.
Install air gap according to kit
instructions.
If connecting to a dlsposer, remove
disposer knockout or plug before
connecting drain line.
Connect the air gap to a waste tee
or disposer using a rubber
connector. Most disposers have 7/8""
connectors, or special connectors
are available from local plumbing
supply sources.
Drain connection
.. Cut a 1-1/2"" (3.8 cm) hole in
cabinet wall for the drain hose.
Important:
Remove the disposer knockout plug
before connecting the drain hose.
Cut hose connector to fit if needed.
drain hose connector
.. Attach drain hose to an air
gap, waste tee or waste disposer.
See "Recommended methods," and
"Alternate methods."
If connecting drain hose to an air
gap or waste tee, cut end of drain
hose as shown. Do Not cut drain
hose when connecting to a 7/8""
disposer connector. Do Not cut
ribbed section to shorten drain
hose.
Secure drain hose with screw- or
spring-type clamp provided.
.. Rough in drain line to cabinet
opening through 1-1/2"' (3.8 cm)
hole in cabinet wall.
Recommended methods:
air-gap kit
(Part No.
300096)
I
clamp
20" (50.8,
minimum
clearance
to floor
or
spring-
type
clamps
_Entry must be
above trap.
,Cut hose
connector
to fit.
air-gap kit
(Part No.
300096)
rubber
20"
(50.8 cm)
minimum
clearance
to floor
type
clamp
I
Cut hose
connector
screw- or to fit.
type 1
\EnlTy must be
above trap.
Install air gap according to kit
instructions. If other brands of
air gaps are used, they should
be checked to make sure they
allow for the same air flow.
Connect the air gap to a
waste tee or disposer using a
rubber connector.
Most disposers have 7/8""
connectors or special
connectors are available at
plumbing supply houses.
Knock out disposer inlet plug
from Inlet. If inlet plug falls
inside disposer,
you must
remove inlet
plug before
connecting
drain hose. If
disposer is
already installed in
sink, you may need to take out
disposer to remove inlet plug.
dlsposer
inlet plug
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